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Sweet Envy

341 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Ranked #9 of 221 restaurants in Hobart
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Sweet Envy in North Hobart is best known for it's beautiful cakes made on the premises. While they are not the cheapest, they look classy, taste great and are good value (cupcakes about $3.50, others $4-$6 approx) given the generous size, presentation and work involved. We've had slices /cakes on several occasions in the past, and always enjoyed them. However... More

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Tasmania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The Butterscotch Pecan Sticky Buns are to die for - only place in Hobart to enjoy them - and enjoy them you will. The decadent display of sweet temptations is Heaven on Earth for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Even better you can take them all away and enjoy them at home or with friends. Sweet Envy has seating... More

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Hobart, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

You can eat your way to cake and ice cream heaven here. What a wonderful sweet treat shop. This delightful little North Hobart gem is run by Al Wise who has worked for the likes or Gordon Ramsey etc... He is a world known chef and has brought his sweet delights to Hobart. Many Thanks from one sweet tooth to... More

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Hobart, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

You can't miss this shop, the cake display in the shop window has to be seen to be believed The cakes have to be eaten to be sure they are real; macroons, brownies, cupcakes, slices, pie and icecream and thats just what I have tried so far ;) The banoffie pie is so tasty and sweet it needs to be... More

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Hobart, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

looks too expensive and the food justifies an expensive price tag but the prices are amazing... delicate desserts as good, in fact BETTER than most restaurants for about $5-$6 best salad roll i've had for $6 grear coffee and amazing icecream More

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Perth, Australia
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

The pecan sticky bun at sweet envy is the best pastry in all of Tasmania. There are also great ice creams - my favorite so far is the almond caramel. Go early in the morning for the best choice. The coffee is not very good. More

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